Gary Wayne Barker, 61, of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, October 23, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Barker, son of Paul Ivan Barker and Marilynn Jeanette nee Martin was born March 9, 1955 in Kirkwood, Missouri.

In his spare time, he loved wood carving making owls and different faces.

Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ivan Barker Sr.; one brother, Paul Ivan Barker Jr. and one sister, Teresa Pauline Barker.

He is survived by his mother, Marilynn Creek of Villa Ridge; two sons, Gary Lee Barker and Daniel Wayne Barker both of Arkansas; one brother, William Rex Barker and wife Rebecca of Stanton; three sisters, Judith Irene Barker of Villa Ridge, Cynthia Jeanette Grob and husband Gary of Union and Sonya Ranae Tripp of Robertsville; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.